by Nicole Waldo

Month: August 2017

If you are just joining us, we are in the middle of reviewing a variety of leading natural deodorants to find ones that really work. The previous two posts covered why and how. The Great Natural Deodorant Experiment Now, lets review my experience with this group: Team Roll-on. Disclaimer: at least 2 of these are … Continue reading Deodorant Experiment: Roll-ons

We all wanted to know. So I took one for the team. I made a google spreadsheet. My husband was asked to sniff my pits and my clothes more than he'd like. I learned I need to shower more. But, most importantly: I systematically tested out the top natural deodorant products, and I'm reviewing them … Continue reading The Great Natural Deodorant Experiment

I like conducting experiments. I find the scientific method very handy in identifying every day processes and life improvements. Yes, I'm a nerd. One time, I quit wearing deodorant because I was curious. Do we all really need it? Or were our bodies just reliant on it because we kept providing it? Is deodorant a … Continue reading That time I tried to quit deodorant

We left our home country two months ago. On the surface, we are adjusting well. Jobs, housing, and schooling are moving right along. We are part of a local church and have re-connected with family.To see our re-entry struggles, you have to go deeper. I think this is one of the reasons people say it … Continue reading Re-entry after 2 months

I always pictured women in Paris as very sexy, edgy, and fashion forward. My prejudice was probably a result of too many American movies and TV shows. I was pleasantly surprised to find out I was wrong, or maybe just late. If Parisienne women are fashion forward and sexy, this is your sneak peak into … Continue reading What Parisienne women taught me

I wrote this about our first set of neighbors in our very first apartment building while living abroad. We still love these people like family.We are so thankful to have our neighbors. There are 10 units in our building. We are from at least 3 different countries, with all combinations of kids/married/single/etc. Each of us … Continue reading What expat neighbors are like